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    The Value of Respect in Leadership
    When we discuss vocational leadership, many assume the term implies respect and honor. And to be fair, this should be the case no matter the endeavor. However, as guest, Chip Huth, explains when leade …
    Do You Have an Executive Presence?
    Until recently, I would often quote executive presence without being able to define it. Like many, I understood what the term signified but struggled to describe it in conversation. However, after doi …
    Creating Your Own Luck
    If you’ve tuned into the show lately, you’ve likely noticed the theme of successful entrepreneurs creating their luck to be reoccurring. Such premise has proven true for Savannah Turner, a soon-to-be …
    The Key to Building Your Legacy
    As recent guests have reminded us, our career trajectories don’t travel in straight lines. Sometimes, we know what we want to become as kids or young adults; other times, we think we know what we want …
    Pursue the People Behind Your Passions
    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Our paths to success don’t follow straight lines but evolve through unexpected twists and turns. Take today’s guest, Greg Spillane, for instance. A former Di …
    Maturing as a Frontrunner
    In business, leaders often take risks based on past experiences. From problem solving and performance to resourcing and communal engagement, the art of decision-making can be complex as markets adjust …
    Shaking Up Your Career
    As much as we love adventure, we also love stability. Especially in this COVID era, people are drawn to safe places like never before. One exception to this norm is today’s guest, Sandy Scholes, Chief …
    Maximizing Your Potential
    We all have a purpose; we all have potential. Yet, as Andy Storch explains, to maximize this potential, we must first turn strategy into action. For instance, to better develop our career skills, we s …
    Being Yourself is the Best Marketing Strategy
    When we consider personal branding, we often view it through a self-centered lens. In a world that preaches authenticity – to “be yourself” – applying the phrase can be difficult especially in the rea …
    Defining the Value of Excellence
    When we consider success, we often view it through the lens of achievement. We think of steps to improvement, promotion, advancement – anything that can lead to more money, power, and influence. Yet, …